CVE-2021-24365

Name: CVE-2021-24365
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-07-12T20:15:08.563+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.93%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-24365 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. The Admin Columns WordPress plugin Free before 4.3.2 and Pro before 5.5.2 allowed to configure individual columns for tables. Each column had a type. EPSS estimates a 0.93% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Admin Columns WordPress plugin Free before 4.3.2 and Pro before 5.5.2 allowed to configure individual columns for tables. Each column had a type. The type "Custom Field" allowed to choose an arbitrary database column to display in the table. There was no escaping applied to the contents of "Custom Field" columns.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.93%

56.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Admincolumns	Admin Columns	< 4.3.2
Admincolumns	Admin Columns	< 5.5.2

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/fdbeb137-b404-46c7-85fb-394a3bdac388Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.syss.de/fileadmin/dokumente/Publikationen/Advisories/SYSS-2021-032.txtExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/fdbeb137-b404-46c7-85fb-394a3bdac388Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.syss.de/fileadmin/dokumente/Publikationen/Advisories/SYSS-2021-032.txtExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 12, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-24365?

How severe is CVE-2021-24365?

CVE-2021-24365 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.93% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24365?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2021-24365?

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Source: NVD / NIST